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Parks manager highlights winter–spring program guide, retirement of long-time supervisor and new events
Summary
Parks staff released the winter–spring program guide, noted retirement of Tammy Andringa after 33 years, promoted a snowball softball tournament and early picnic-shelter reservations, and reported maintenance work continuing as weather permits.
The Parks and Recreation Manager updated the commission on programming and staffing at the Jan. 8 meeting, highlighting the winter–spring program guide, a staff retirement and several seasonal events.
Staff noted the department produces three program guides annually; the winter–spring guide covers the longest period and includes events such as the snowball softball tournament on the last weekend of January at Gateway Sports Complex. The manager said teams come from across the state and that games proceed even when snow is limited (events have run in mud or ice in prior years).
The commission recognized Tammy Andringa, who retired in December after 33 years with the city. Staff said Andringa oversaw numerous programs, worked on concerts and movies in the parks, managed Fisher Park Golf Course programming, adult and youth sports, and the public-works front-office responsibilities; the department said it is recruiting to fill the institutional-knowledge gap.
Park maintenance staff are using the milder weather to trim trees, remove stumps, install benches and continue other maintenance operations. Staff also reported that picnic shelter reservations opened and that registrations are already being made for spring and summer use.
Commissioners praised Andringa’s contributions and the department’s breadth of programming as they moved on to remaining agenda items.
